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Alan in a black work fleece stands next to rows of small storage for parts

Former apprentice Alan shines a light on opportunities for young people

Alan Mackay left school with few qualifications but is now key member of the team at electronics design company Mage Control Systems and helping to create and inspire the next generation of talent for his industry.

Martyna stands in a sunny dining room, wearing a blue polo shirt. The walls are bright yellow, with vases of flowers on the table.

School pupil inspired by Foundation Apprenticeship to pursue a career in nursing

Martyna Guziel is on a successful path to a career in Healthcare after her extraordinary efforts to support and include the people she cared for on her apprenticeship.

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Nursery role is child’s play for Jenni after a Foundation Apprenticeship

Teenager Jenni Emmanuel has landed her dream job in childcare after going the extra mile during work experience on a Foundation Apprenticeship she took at school.

Marc smiles at the camera in front of the counter at the butcher's shop where he works

Craft Butcher Marc is a cut above after completing a Modern Apprenticeship

A Modern Apprenticeship has been life changing for young butcher Marc Ingram, who has overcome personal challenges to succeed and helped boost business for his employer.

Ryan wears white protective coat and hat, with a blue hair net. He is smiling to the left of shot while leaning on racks of newly baked bread, with the factory in the background

Natural leader Ryan inspires work mates to follow in his apprenticeship footsteps

Dumfriesshire apprentice Ryan Taylor uses his valuable skills to help his employer cut waste while mentoring colleagues.

Nicole wears a black and brown dress, standing in a bright office. In the background are relaxed seating areas with plants and trees, and we can see Edinburgh's skyline through windows behind.

Investing in the future pays dividends for Graduate Apprentice Nicole

Investing in the future is top priority for Graduate Apprentice Nicole Wallace, who has improved finance management firm abrdn’s Early Careers programme - paving the way for other graduates to succeed.

Mandeep smiles to camera, wearing safety goggles, a high vis vest over black work clothes. He stands in front of a field of solar panels

Net zero champion Mandeep does tonnes of work to cut carbon

Modern Apprentice Mandeep Singh has put his passion for net zero to practical use through work that has drastically reduced CO2 emissions and helped Scots cut their energy bills.

Alexis, with long brown hair and black-rimmed glasses, wears a black jacket and white t-shirt, standing in front of a purple backdrop with her employer GRAHAM's logo in the background.

Apprentice Alexis is engineering opportunities for employer

Graduate Apprentice Alexis Smith’s fresh perspective has boosted productivity and profits for her employer - and her role as a STEM ambassador is helping to inspire the future skills generation too.

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Civil Engineer Kirsty inspires apprentices to find the road to success

High achiever Kirsty Smith is using the experience of her own successful career path through apprenticeships to inspire the next generation of female engineers.

Penny stands smiling at camera, her long brown hair falling over her high vis jacket with a BAE Systems label. In the background is BAE Systems yard.

Trailblazing apprentice Penny keeps it in the family

A former St Peter the Apostle pupil is hoping to inspire more young women into engineering after a Foundation Apprenticeship helped her land her dream job.